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Penny Beshears
April 22, 2025
Sure miss our RV trips. We had so much fun. Know you are keeping busy in Heaven. I will see you again some day!!! (but not too soon). You always felt like my big brother.
Love your "sister".
Penny Beshears
April 22, 2024
I sure miss you! I loved our RV trips. You and Maggie always made me feel welcome, never like a 3rd wheel. We had so much fun!! I can still hear you say "on the road again". I miss the barbeques you did when I used to visit. I know you are the "handyman" in Heaven. Hopefully, you and Bob are still joking around. I know I will see you again someday. I always thought of you as my "brother". Love you!!!!
Penny
April 22, 2023
I sure miss you and our trips. We had so much fun. I remember the one trip you left out 2 states on our route. Driving from VA to CA was a great trip. We saw so much of our country. I guess you are the "handyman" in heaven now. Thanks for letting me be the 3rd wheel on our trips. I always thought of you like a brother.
Penny
April 22, 2022
Sure miss you. I will always remember those RV trip I took with Maggie and you. We had so much fun. You felt like a "big brother" to me. I know you are happy in Heaven and still fixing things. I will see you again some day.
Vivian Beshears
April 25, 2021
I really miss the RV trips with you and Maggie. We sure had fun. I know you are keeping busy in Heaven. Time sure has gone by fast. Will see you again some day.
Penny Beshears
April 22, 2020
I still think of you and those great RV trips. I can't believe it will be 10 years on 4/26. Time has gone by fast. I know you are with all of our loved ones again. I know I will see you again one day.
Penny Beshears
April 22, 2019
I miss you, especially our RV trips. I know you are probably being a "handyman" in Heaven. Maybe you and Bob and joking, too. Since you left us, a lot more of our loved ones have gone, too. Now ya'll are all together. I know I'll see you again some day. (Not too soon!!!)
June 20, 2015
In loving memory and honor of my wonderful brother on this Fathers Day. Love and miss you always, Richard.
our wedding day August 25, 1964
June 20, 2015
Happy Fathers Day tomorrow to the best Father any one could ever hope to have. You were the best role model any one could ever have. You were the strongest person I ever met and gave so much of yourself to everyone. I was fortunate to share your Love and you were the best Husband any woman could ever hope to share her life with. I thank God everyday for bringing you in my life.
I still LOVE YOU now and forever. I miss you so much and always will. Life is not the same but you always told me we have to go on after the loss of a loved one and I am really trying..
Till me meet again in heaven Your Wife forever
Penny Beshears
January 2, 2015
I miss you, too. I really enjoyed our RV trips. I miss hearing you say "On the Road Again". You always made me feel welcome and loved whether we were on a trip or I was visiting ya'll in VA. I know exactly how Maggie feels. It's like 1/2 of our heart is gone. Hopefully, you and Bob are sharing jokes in Heaven.
Margaret Williamson
January 1, 2015
Well another tear is gone and we are into 2015. Hope this year will be only good things for our family . Wish you could be here with us but know you are at peace in Heaven Love you forever.
Margaret Williamson
December 17, 2014
Hey Baby,
Just sitting here a week before Christmas and it could be Halloween for all the spirit I have. Nothing has been the same since you left. I am so lonesome most of the time, but will not let anyone know how I really feel.
Everyone is so busy with their own lives and that is a good thing.
I miss you so much and would give anything to have you back with me. I know that will never happen but your memory is still here in my heart, now and forever. You were my world and now I must try to make my own world. It is very frightening but I know I can do it with you looking down on me.
I love you now and forever
Penny Beshears
August 26, 2014
I know you are smiling down on us and wishing Maggie a Happy Anniversary, too. The RV trips aren't the same without you. I miss hearing you say "On the road again". Maggie does a good job driving the RV. I knew she would. Now it's my turn to be Maggie's guardian angel and give her hugs when she needs them. I hope Jenny has seen you by now. She was ready to go home and be with Jack again. Give all our folks a big hug for me. Love, your 3rd wheel!
August 25, 2014
Happy Anniversary, dear sweet brother! Love and miss you terribly.
Gloria Merritt
August 25, 2014
Well Chichard, if you were here, you know where we would be today on your 50th. We would be in Las Vegas, we were all gonna renew our vows. Strange how things, work out. First you were killed ( no of us will ever get over how) then Dave went down hill fast. Then he died. Maggie and I were lost. We survived for years just goung thru the motions. Now we travel in your motor home and learning how to enjoy what life we have left I Love you and I miss my brother. I need you so bad sometimes. See you again. ???
Margaret Wiliamson
August 25, 2014
Hi Sweetheart,
Happy 50th Anniversary to us. Wish you were here to celebrate with me. I miss you more than anyone will ever know. You were the best Husband any woman could ask for and the best Father. Your children are still grieving and probably always will.
You will always be in my heart. Love you always and forever. Till I see you again . I LOVE YOU
June 16, 2014
Hi, tomorrow will be Gatlin's 8th birthday. Remember ya'll came to Lola's when he was a couple of weeks old. Then ya'll came to my house in August and helped me get through Bob's passing. You were and still are my guardian angel. I know what Maggie means when she says her life has changed so much. So has mine. I hope Jenny is up there with you now, too. It is so hard to keep losing your loved ones. I'll see you again some day. Love your 3rd wheel Penny
MARGARET WILLIAMSON
June 14, 2014
Hi Sweetheart,
I am sitting here just thinking about how much my life has changed since you were taken from me. Our life use to be so good. We always had family around and doing something together.
Well now guess what that is just the opposite of my life today. The kids are all so busy with their own lives and kids and it should be . I guess I just miss my life. I see Donna most everyday and Rick T. Ricky calls every few days and I hardly ever see him since he and Kristy are getting a divorce. He works all the time and sleeps when he is not at work.
Dennis is so busy with all his projects, his new family and beach house. I am so happy for him and glad he is so happy. Jerry works so much and lives near DC so hardly ever see him and only talk to him once in a while. All the grandkids are way too busy these days. I still see BJ almost every day He and Katie stop by after work before he goes home.
Sonny still comes by everyday to take Ginger for a ride. I do not think she is going to last much longer. Sometimes I wonder , do I really have a good life or not. I am fortunate that I have my health and can live on my income and have motorhome to travel in but what good is all that with out someone to share it.
I am going to drive cross country with Jerry and Kathy and Penny. Mikie got married and lives in California now.
I will drop Gloria off In Tennessee again where her boyfriend Chad lives. She spends a lot of time there now and is really happy. I am glad for her.
well I guess I have done the poor me bit enough but my life is not nearly as happy as people think.....I guess we can all put on the happy face when needed.
Love you so much and miss you. Now and forever.
Happy Early 50th Anniversary Sweetheart.
Margaret Williamson
July 3, 2013
Hi Sweetheart,
I just felt like I needed to talk to you.
I am feeling kind of lonely and really missing you. Things are not really the same anymore. It seems everytime I turn around something else is going wrong. Something always needs fixing and you are not there... I miss everything you did and how you made life so simple.
Your were my knight in shining armour only in a white tea shirt and work pants.
I miss you so much it hurts,,, You are all I ever wanted and more,,,
I still love you as much as ever,
Some day we will be together again....
Love you forever and ever
Margaret Williamson
April 26, 2013
Hi Babe,
It is 3 years today since you left me..I miss you so much, There are no word to express how I feel. You were my whole life..You are still my Heart..I will Love You forever.....
Penny Beshears
December 17, 2012
Hi, just wanted to let you know I still think about you and miss you. Maggie is doing OK, but she will always miss you, too. We had a fun RV trip in September, but I know it would have been more fun if you had been with us. Xmas is coming and I know it will be hard for Maggie, Gloria, and all the kids. You were a big part of every celebration. Maggie is lucky to have had so many years with you and you were lucky to have her. I hope you are with all our relatives in heaven and looking down on us. I just got home from a visit with the boys. You would love Gatlin and Carter. Gatlin still calls the RV Richard's big truck. He still remembers you, too. One day, but not too soon, we'll all be together again.
Love,
Your 3rd wheel
Penny
Margaret Williamson
June 3, 2012
Hi Sweetheart,
Just wanted to say hello and tell you I miss you and Love you with all my heart,
Gloria Merritt
May 29, 2012
Hello Chichard,
Just wanted to wish you a Happy Birthdy on here. Maggie and I did go to see you and Dave yesterday. We had a nice cookout for you and Laurie's birthday. It was nice but would have been better if You and Dave had been there. Anyway just wanted you to kow I didn't forget you, EVER. I love you and
miss you so much. Take care of Dave for me.
All Your Heart,
Gloria
MARGARET WILLIAMSON
May 28, 2012
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEETHEART, I LOVE YOU SO MUCH AND MISS YOU MORE THAN YOU COULD EVER KNOW.
lOVE AND KISSES
YOUR LONELY WIFE
Penny Beshears
April 27, 2012
I sure miss your smile in the morning when I was visiting you and Maggie. You would look at me and say "Mornin". I also miss our trips. You did a good job planning them, even though you did miss those 2 states. We made good time though. I still visit Maggie and family a couple of times a year. I can still feel and see you in the house and yard. You will always be with me. After all, you and Maggie are my Guardian Angels. You're just doing your job from Heaven and Maggie is still here for me. Tell Bob, Dave, George, and all our other relatives and friends hi for me.
Lola Taylor
April 26, 2012
I sure miss you and your great smile...you were always upbeat no matter what and I think that is what drew everyone to you...love you and miss you lots!!!
Gloria Merritt
April 26, 2012
Well Chichard, I am here again. Sometimes I feel I talk to you as much as I ever did. It makes me feel better. Today is the second anniversary of your untimely death. Always remember, you are my brother and I love and miss you more than I can say. Thank you for the wonderful life you gave my sister and for letting me be such a big part of it. Look out for Dave and tell him I love him. I wish you could both come home. Oh well, just wanted you to know I was thinking of you and how much you are missed.
Kathy Williamson
April 26, 2012
We miss you so much. It's hard to believe that you've been gone for two years today. I can still remember every detail of that horrible night and week. You are in our hearts and thoughts daily. It's just not the same without you.
Margie Finneran
April 25, 2012
There really has not been a day in the last two years that I have not missed you or thought about you.
I cannot think about that day two years ago without breaking down. I love you
Karen Estey
April 25, 2012
Uncle Richard,
How we all wish we could turn back the hands of time and change the fate you met.
I hope you and mom still enjoy a cup of morning coffee from time to time.
You are loved.
Margaret Williamson
April 25, 2012
Hi Sweeetheart,
I can not believe ii will be 2 years tomorrow since you were taken from me so tragically. I love you as much as ever and there are just no words to express how I miss you.
You were the most wonderful Husband, Father and Friend anyone could ever ask for.
My heart aches for you now and forever. You are my True Love......
Gloria Merritt
April 17, 2012
I can't believe that the 26th of this month you will be gone 2 years. These have been really hard years. Maggie is doing well. She is adjusting. She is a big help to me. No one knows what is like unless they have been through it. I still have a hard time. I miss Dave and you so much. I might have to move and I don't know if I can with out you. I pray things work out so I can stay where I am. Tell my Honey I love and miss him so much. Until later. I love you Chichard.
Margaret Williamson
March 3, 2012
Love you and miss you terribly. You are my HEART now and forever
Gloria Merritt
March 2, 2012
Dear Chichard,
Just wanted you to know I am having Dave moved. Got the graves beside you and Maggie. The four of us together forever that way. I feel so much better knowing I will be able to touch at least his grave. Being stuck in a wall alone. I couldn't even get near him without a ladder. Rick and Donna and Maggie and me went to visit you and Dave and Rick took a long ladder. I climbed it and touched his mosuleum for the first time and I lost it, yet felt some needed comfort. I love you and miss you.
Carole Mello
March 1, 2012
Well, my dear friend...Pogo isn't the same without you..I still miss you terribly..I always use my arrows in pool, like you taught me..I come in here and read your messages and it hurts my heart to see the pain that is instilled on Maggie and Gloria and the others..I'm sure you know how very much you are Loved and Missed..You have touched so many hearts..I have to go to work now..Yes, I'm still "bending" hair..Oh, and Estelle says,"Hi"..She and I shoot poll and speak of you fondly.The only peace I have is that you are resting peacefully..All My Love to You and Your Dear Family..Your Pal...Carole
Gloria Merritt
January 18, 2012
Dear Chichard,
I sure wish you were here to bring me back to reality. I am living in some sort of nightmare. You had to go and that was almost unbearable, then I lost Dave. I just don't know how I am suppose to go on. So much pain everywhere I look. I am not expected to ever be happy again just to be able to feel something other than pain. I know you would snatch a knot in my head and make me feel better.
I love and miss you BROTHER. If you see Dave, tell him I love and miss him.
Gloria Merritt
December 27, 2011
Dear Chichard,
Well we made it through Christmas. The kids had a good time and everyone is doing fine. Just very lonely without you and Dave. Maggie and I both smiled and tried as hard as we could to keep the pain hidden. You are missed so terribly by me and everyone. I hope you and Dave are hanging out. I love and miss you.
Always In My Heart
Gloria
Carena Threadgill
December 25, 2011
Merry Christmas Richard!
Margaret Williamson
December 24, 2011
Well it is Christmas Eve and I miss you so much,My heart could just break in pieces.It is just not the same without you here. I try but it is so hard. Gloria and I put your Christmas Tree out there for you. I know how you loved Christmas and all the decorations. Well we have decorations and lights.I Love You with all my heart and always will. I am going to Angels to watch the kids open their gifts tomorrow. I know you would love to see that.
Well Baby, I am going to go dry my eyes wash my face and go to bed.
I LOVE YOU NOW AND FOREVER till we meet again,you are my heart......
Gloria Merritt
December 7, 2011
Dear Chichard,
Just wanted to write and tell you that I miss you as much today as the day you left us. I write to you and Dave to let you both know you are still loved. Maggie and I are surviving but just surviving. We spend alot of time together and I love that, but it just isn't the same without you and Dave. I love you and kiss my Dave for me.
Gloria
Gloria Merritt
November 15, 2011
Dear Chichard,
Just wrote Dave a note and thought I would drop you one to let you know not a day goes by that I don't think of you and wish you were here with us. I know that writing this only helps me, but it does. I don't want you to ever think I or anyone could ever forget you. I miss you and really wish you could have been here with me and Maggie when I lost Dave. Anyway you have him now and I pray you are both happy.
I love and miss you.
Always your pain in the butt,
Gloria
Gloria Merritt
October 17, 2011
Dear Chichard,
Just wamted to write you a note so you will know you are in my thoughts and still very much alive in my heart. I can't begin to tell you how much you ae missed. Maggie and I hang out alot. We are joined at the hip. I don't know what I would have done without her. We lean on each other. I know you are in a better place but it still hurts not having you here. take care of Dave for me. Tell him how much I love and miss him. I will be there for Maggie and the kids.
I love you.
Gloria
Margaret Williamdson
October 13, 2011
Hi Baby,
I miss you so much I can hardly stand it. My days are just existing and doing nothing special . Just sit around and have no interest in doing anything. I feel as if I have no purpose since you are gone. You were my life. I know I have things to live for but they just do not seem important without you here to share with me.
I know the kids are there for me but they have their own lives to live. It is not their job to entertain me. They all try but it just is just not the same. Things can be good for a while and then I come home to this empty house.
It has been almost 18 months and it still seems unreal that this could happen to us.
Gloria and I are going to Las Vegas for my birthday. I wish you could be there with me . You will be there in my heart but I still can not put my arms around you and kiss your sweet lips. You were the best thing that ever happened to me. I am the luckiest person in the world to have been able to share your love for 46 wonderful years. I wanted so many more but it just was not to be.
I will be OK but it is not easy.
I still love you as much as ever and always will.
Gloria Merritt
October 3, 2011
Hi Chichard,
I just wrote to Dave cause today is the 4 month anniversary of his death. So I thought I would write you a note too so you know I still love you and miss you. Maggie and I went to church yesterday and then went to eat and to Sleepy Hole Park for the Nansemond Shores reunion. It was cold and rainy and only a few people showed up. We had a nice day together. I try to help her and she tries to help me so we are a good pair. Just know I think of you all the time. Till next time, kiss Dave for me.
Your Pain in the butt
Gloria
GLORIA MERRITT
September 27, 2011
Dear Chichard,
I just wanted to write you a note to tell you I miss you and love you just as if you were here. Maggie is doing ok. She acts stronger than she is but she is doing well. She is trying to adjust. I have found out how hard it is to live without the love of your life. But we find out life goes on.It is hard but necessary. If I had my choice I would sit in my house or in my bed and just stay there, but I can't. Maggie feels the same way. We have to act like we are going on even if we both know we are stuck in the past. Just do what we have to and really don't look forward to anything except maybe the trip her and I are taking to Vegas. Wish you and Dave were here to go with us but believe me, we will be taking you with us in our hearts. I love you and have to try to do some work.
love and miss you always,
Gloria
Gloria Merritt
August 31, 2011
Dear Chichard,
Today is Dave and my anniversary 21 years. Remember we were all gonna go to vegas and renew our vows. Just the 4 of us. Then you had to leave, then Dave had to go. Anyway, I talked to Maggie earlier, she is at Penny's. She is doing Ok, she will be home on the 10th. I can't wait. I miss her. I had to write on Dave's wall at legacy so I thought I would drop you a note so you will always know you may be gone, but you are always in my heart. Give Dave a big hug for me. I love you.
Gloria Merritt
July 29, 2011
Dear Chichard,
Was thinking of you while I was writing to Dave on Legacy so I thought I must drop you a note, so you never forget how much I love you and miss you. Maggie and I hang alot. That helps. But she is going on another cruise with Penny and Jenny and I am so dresding it. I will be so lonely. Guess I can hang in 3 more weeks. I never thought I could have made it 15 months without and now 8 weekd without Dave. Our lives are totally changed without you guys. Not for the good either.
You are so missed by everyone. especially me and maggie and the kids. all the kids. You would be so proud of Ricky, he has completely taken over the role of handy man and lawn service. I love my family.
July 8, 2011
Margaret Williamson
July 8, 2011
Hi Sweetheart,
Well, we took the cruise like the kids wanted to do. It was ok but it would have been so much better if you had been with us.
I miss you so much I can hardly stand it sometime. Gloria went with us and she did not have as good a time as I had hoped. She tried but it is so hard when your heart is just broken in half.
No matter what I do I feel that I have nothing to do that has a real purpose..
Everyday seems like the other, nothing is important but the family.
Ricky had surgery for kidney stones and he is much better now..
I hope you and Dave are keeping things straight in Heaven. I miss you so much.
I would give anything to have your arms around me just one more time.
I know it would not be enough but it would be better than none at all.... I would love to put my arms around you and tell you just how much I Love You... I know I told you everyday but it just does not seem like enough....
I still Love you with all my heart and soul..I always will..
Till we meet again....
Gloria Merritt
July 4, 2011
Dear Chichard,
Well we all went on the cruise and just got home yesterday. It was nice to spend time with everybody. As for the cruise, not my cup of tea Maggie and I tried to have a nice time but were both miserable without you and Dave. I wasn't much fun and feel like I was out of place. Should have stayed home cause I feel like I was a burden to Maggie. She was a perfect sister as usual. Wish you and Dave were there.
Just wanted to write to let you know I am thinking of you and missing you as much as ever.
I love you and take care of Dave for me
Gloria
Vivian Beshears
June 21, 2011
Richard,
I was able to visit Maggie and Gloria and spend some time with Dave in April and early May. Maggie is doing well and as always, was the rock that held Gloria together. Gloria, Maggie, Jenny, and I were all lucky to have found the "love of our life". No one will ever take their place in our heart. I know Dave, Jack, and Bob are up there with you. Take care of them for us. We love and miss you very much. I could still sense you in your house. I know you are watching over us, too.
Penny
Gloria Merritt
June 20, 2011
Dear Chichard,
I know it has been awhile since I wrote but I also know you know what has happened here. I spent most of my time taking care of Dave, now that he is gone, I am lost. Maggie and I spend alot of time together, but just not the same. I know just how she is suffering everyday. I feel it too. We have both lost the love of our lives and now we just exist. I do pray that you and Dave are together. He talked of you so much before he died. He was looking forward to seeing you. Even said you came to the house to be with him. Maggie was a God Send. I couldn't have managed this without her. She gave me strength and love and support when I needed it most. I will do my best to look after her but right now, she is doing most of the taking of. I love you and miss you. If you see Dave, kiss him for me. Tell him how much I miss him.
Margaret Williamson
May 28, 2011
Happy Birthday Sweetheart,
I miss you more than words could ever express. I feel as if my heart has been torn out and thrown away. Things are so hard to deal with since you are gone.
I feel like I am torn in a million pieces and can not get myself together.
I am doing the best I can to try and help GLoria with Dave. I think he will be joining you soon. I try to hold it together for everyone but it is so hard.
You were always my rock and strength. Now I feel like I do not have anything. I know that is wrong but I can not help it. I still have the kids, Gloria and the family but it just is not the same..I NEED YOU.
I LOVE YOU and Always will.
Your Heartbroken Wife
Penny Beshears
April 26, 2011
Hi Richard,
I can't believe it's been a year since God called you home. I guess he needed a "handy man" in Heaven. I really miss you. When I visit Maggie, I feel your presence there. I can swore I caught a glimpse of you out of the corner of my eye. I miss hearing you say "morning" when I get up and come in the kitchen. Gatlin still talks about you and your big "truck". I hope Bob is up there with you. I know he really looked forward to you and Maggie's visit every year. He's probably telling everyone some of his corny jokes. I hope ya'll are up there and looking down to keep an eye on us. Maggie is doing well, but I know she misses you every day. I can honestly say that you and Maggie were one of the closest and loving couples I ever knew. It is nice to know that "true love" really does exist. I had the same thing with Bob and miss him very much. I know you are taking care of all of our loved ones. I'll see all of you one day, but I'm not ready yet! Love, Your 3rd wheel and coz,
Penny
Lola Taylor
April 26, 2011
Well, it has been a year since we lost you. You are such a great man and had so much love for everyone. You would do anything to help anyone and make them happy. Wish you could've met Carter. Maybe you could've brought him out of his shell. Gatlin sure misses his Chichard and the big truck. It's going to be hard to see the big truck with no Chichard. We miss you lots...til we all meet again...we love you!
gloria merritt
April 25, 2011
Dear Chichard,
Tomorrow will be one year since you had to leave us. I miss you so much it hurts. You were always there for me and Dave and actually everyone. The kids are taking good care of Mammie,the yard,house and pool. You would be proud of them. Dave isn't doing so good, and he dreams of you often. He says you are waiting for him over the white bridge. It is re-assuring knowing you will be there to take care of him.
The kids are having a big Memorial at your house tomorrow. it is gonna be nice. I just wanted to tell you how much I miss you and I love you so much. Till we meet again.
Love,
Gloria
Wendi Williamson
March 25, 2011
Chichard,
I just sat here and read all of the posts that came before mine. It was both sad and amazing to see how many nice things people had to say about you, all of which are true. Things are going well for me, I bought a house like you told me I should. I hope you are looking down at all the updating I am doing proudly and I know even if it is in spirit you are here helping me. I am very sad that you will not be here to see all that is to come in my life and the lives of all of us kids. My wedding, to play with my children, to see all of us grow into amazing and wellrounded people. I often find myself sitting alone or driving over the bridge and I break down. I cannot control myself and I sobb for a very long time. I do not think it will ever get easier. The circumstances surrounding your sudden death make me believe two things, sometimes bad things happen to good people and sometimes things happen for a reason. I am not positive what the reason is but I'm sure there was one. I hope that you are watching down on all of us and keeping us safe andnprotecting us just like you did when you were here. Please watch over me and all of the family. I miss you more than any words could possibly express and I'm still heartbroken that you are not here. I love you tons ... Til we meet again ...
Rick Thomas
March 25, 2011
Richard,
I love and miss you so much I find myself talking to you and asking for help around the house fixing up things. I'm so glad to have met and married your daughter. We find our selfs talking to you alot. We love you and miss you so much it hurts. I know if heaven needed anything fixed you would be right there to do it. Rest in Peace.
Rick
Donna Thomas
March 25, 2011
Daddy I miss you so bad it hurts my soul. You were my hero and I never thought I would ever have to live one day without you. Boy things change in a flash. I don't understand but one day we will, its just not fair that you of all people, the greatest man I've ever known had to be snatched from our lives so tragically. It wouldn't hurt so bad if you were sick but you had lots of life left. Life I have to live, without my daddy. I still wish I would have been driving our truck that day.
Gloria Merritt
March 25, 2011
Hi Chichard,
Can't seem to get you off my mind. Just wanted you to know. For someone who never liked being in the lime light, you sure are famous to all who knew and loved you. It should feel good knowing how much everyone misses you and how much you meant to all of us. You were always there for me and Angel and her girls. You never said No to any of us. My heart will never heal, it is broken beyond repair. Just know you were and always will be the BEST Man I have ever known, or will ever know.I love you and miss you more than words can say.
Gloria
Carole Mello
March 23, 2011
Dear Rich..It's been nearly a year since you were tragically taken from us..The pain still hasn't subsided.I had a great time with Maggie in Monterey.We hugged and cried for you tho..As I look into her eyes I could feel her pain and loss..You're right..She is a Great Lady..You'll be proud to know Estelle and I are using our "arrows" in Pogo Pool..We think of you fondly each time we play Pogo..You will forever be in my heart and I shall Love You Forever..Rest in Peace Sweetheart..My Love to Your Family..From Your Ole' Bud...Carole
Rose Mary (Macy) Syrovatka-Porter
March 23, 2011
I will always think of you fondly and you are in the prayer of myself and my entire family. We were all so sorry to hear of this kind of thing happening and to such a special person made it all the harder to comprehend. Prayers to your whole family from all the Syrovatka's.
Amanda lemmond
March 23, 2011
Dear uncle Richard,
i sure miss you lots and can't wait til i meet you again.
I love you!
Amanda Lemmond
Carole Mello
March 23, 2011
It's been nearly a year now since you've been tragically taken away from all of us who loved you so..The pain still hasn't subsided and when I look at our sweet Maggie I feel her pain as well.She and I had a great time in Monterey.We hugged and cried for you tho..My only consolation is to know you are an Angel amongst the best and smiling down on us..Oh and Estelle and I are using our arrows in pool in Pogo..You'd be so proud of us..Rest in Peace Sweetheart...You're Forever in My Heart...Your Ole' Bud..Carole
Lola Taylor
March 14, 2011
Hey Chichard,
We sure miss you lots...but I know you are in heaven watching down on us with your big smile. You were a person I felt had such a big heart and made everyone happy when you walked into the room. Oh and Gatlin sure misses getting to ride in the "big truck" (RV). Hang in there and the gang will be with you again! I love you! Lola
Margaret Williamson
March 13, 2011
Hi Babe,
I miss you so much it hurts. I just seem to go through the motions every day but somehow get through it.
It seems there is no real purpose for most things but I still do them as you would expect me to.
I will continue to do all that is expected of me and will try to enjoy all I can. It is not the same without you here.
I have a lot of plans for travel this summer and you will be with me in my heart and soul.....
I love you more than ever....Till we see each other again ..My heart still aches ....
Gloria Merritt
March 11, 2011
My Dearest Chichard,
I miss you. All I can say is not one day goes by that I don't think of you. It will be a year next month that you were taken away. Nothing can bring you back, but that doesn't make us miss you any less. Everyday it is harder and
harder. It seems we have nothing to look forward too, you and Maggie were the only ones we ever had fun with. Dave misses you terribly. Maggie is hanging in there barely.She acts tuff but we both know better. Just wanted to say I miss you and let you know you are always in my heart and mind.
Love ,Gloria
Kathy Williamson
February 20, 2011
On the anniversary of daddy's death...you are also so much on my mind. All I know is that through the horrible haze of grief and pain, I could feel a hand on my back. I felt all the love and comfort from that one touch and I knew that even though things were horrible, you were still there to help and support me. I didn't even have to ask, you and mammy got to work and took the bed apart, cleaned up the room, and did everything humanly possible to ease the pain and grief. Now you're gone too. It's so hard to believe. We all miss you so much and can hardly talk about you without crying out our grief. It's not any easier. We love you.
Margaret Williamson
December 23, 2010
Hello my sweetie,
I am sitting here on the couch thinking of you more than usual. It is the day before Christmas Eve and I do not have any Christmas spirit.I will make it through for the kids but it will not be easy.
I did not do any shopping. I did go to the cemetary and put flowers on family graves like you use to do.. I put a christmas tree on your stone. I think you would like it.
I miss you so much I could just lay here and do nothing and would not care. My life without you is so empty. I go through everyday but it is just something I have to do.
I wish I could hold you in my arms and hug and kiss you again. I miss that so much.
Well babe, I have to go stop crying.I just want to wish you a Merry Christmas.
I Love You more than anything. You are still my life, no matter what......
gloria merritt
December 22, 2010
Dear Chichard,
Well it is almost Christmas. I haven't brought any presents. Not even my kids. You know how things are. I am not interested. Don't want anything from anyone, can't get anyone anything. Maggie could care less either. The kids did come and put up a tree. No other decorations. She said she isn't putting up any until you come home and do it. Remember how we all loved Christmas. Other than it being Baby Jesus birthday, its just another day. Maggie wants everyone to come eat, visit and leave. Anyway. Just wanted to let you know I was thinking of you and I miss you. Sheila and I talk about you alot and she wants me to say hi to you and that she misses you too.
love you with all your heart
Gloria
Margaret Williamson
November 4, 2010
Hi Babe,
I miss you so much. I had a very nice time last night for my birthday, It would have been perfect if you were here in person to celebrate with me. You were there in my heart. You always are. It seems to get worse each day without you here. I try not to show my heartbreak when I am with the kids and friends ,but noone knows how bad it is here when I am alone.
Sometime I just want to sit and do absolutely nothing, but I can not let myself do it.. I know you would not like that.. I am trying to do what you expected of me. I am not as strong as some people think I am. I feel I am nothing without you here by myside.. I just wish I could hold you and squeeze you . I do not feel as if I had a chance to say a real good by. I do not know if I could have done that . I would never want to let you go.
I Love You .......
Your heartbroken wife
Gloria Merritt
November 3, 2010
Today is Mammie's birthday. We are all taking her to Dennis' for dinner. Wish you were here. Just won't be the same but we will try to make it good for her.
love you
Gloria Merritt
October 26, 2010
Well Chichard,
I'm back. Today makes 6 months since you left. Nothing is the same without you. I want you to know how much I miss you. Everyday I have to remind myself you are not home one street over. I remember how lucky I felt the day we moved in. Right over from you and Maggie. It was even better than down the street. I love you and miss you so very much. Say hi to my Mom and tell her I miss her too. I try to be there for Maggie, but seems she is there for me more than I am for her. Life sucks without you. Dave misses you too. He talks of you often. You were one he could call on and count on.
Anyway, Just wanted to tell you I will never forget you or that horrible day. I pray you are busy helping everyone, that is what truly made you happy.
I love you.
Gloria Merritt
September 28, 2010
Dear Chichard,
Well it is now September. Another month gone by since you had to go. I remember when I lost my Mama and Dad. The pain was terrible but it seem to ease with time. I can't understand why I still hurt so bad. I am not the only one who feels this way. It must be the way you left us. No warning and so sudden. I know where you are the is no pain and I am glad because there is plenty of pain here. I know you want us all to go on, but it is so much easier said than done. I miss you as much today as I did the day you left. I love you and no one will ever be able to close this hole in my heart. For now I will see you in my dreams.I love you.
Penny Beshears
August 27, 2010
I still can't believe you are gone. Don't worry! I will be there for Maggie like you and her were here for me when Bob died. I know it will be hard next week when Maggie comes to my house for the first time without you. When we are in the pool, we will think of you and probably be able to see you in our minds. I miss you, too. Some day we will all be together again.
I hope that Maggie and I keep traveling together. You will still be with us in our hearts on every trip.
Love,
Penny
Gloria Merritt
August 26, 2010
I don't know why I feel so compelled to write to you except I miss you so. Today is the 4 month anniversary of you leaving us and it hurts as bad today as it did that horrible night. If I hurt this bad I can't even imagine how my sister feels. I try to be there for her but I don't know how to help her. Days like today I can't even help myself. I just wanted you to know I love you and miss you terribly. Always in my heart.
Margaret Williamson
August 26, 2010
Happy 46th Anniversary Darling,
I spent the evening with the family at Ruby Tuesdays for dinner. They were so sweet,they did not want me to be alone.
I came to your grave yesterday and talked to you and told you how much I Love You and Miss you. I cried so hard I could hardly drive home.
Baby you are still my HEART. I never knew how hard it could be. There are just no words to describe the feelings,I feel my heart is empty.
There will never be another person like you and no one can ever take your place in my heart.
Love forever,
Your heartbroken wife
Gloria Merritt
August 25, 2010
Dearest Richard,
Well today is your and Maggie's anniversary. I know if you were here what we would be doing. Remember we said you and Maggie and Me and Dave were going to renew our vows on my 20th anniversary next week. Well, now we will just wish you were here. We are taking Maggie out to eat so she won't be alone. I went to see her this morning and I could tell she was going to have a bad day. I miss you and wish you could be here with us. Just know, not a single day goes by that I don't think of you and miss you. I love you.
Gloria
July 26, 2010
Dear Chichard,
It has been 3 months today since you had to go. I can't begin to tell you how much I miss you, You already know. If it was within my power, I would bring you home, yet Heaven deserves you much more than I do. I need you to do me a favor, please show my sister a sign that you are OK so she can be happy. She will never be really happy but as happy as she can be without you.Poor Ginger. She still looks for you as we all do. If I could have one more wish, it would be to have my sister be able to see you one more time. I love you.
Gloria
Margaret Williamson
July 26, 2010
Hi Sweetie,
I can not believe it has been 3 months today.I miss you so much,it hurts.It is so hard to go on without you. It would be so easy to just stay in bed and cry,but you told me many times that I can not do that. I am trying so hard. I just hope I can hold it together.
My heart aches so much,I feel like I could just sit and give up. The kids are doing a good job of taking care of me. It is just not the same without you here. I need your arms around me and your sweet kisses. I will Love You till the day I join you again.
LINDA REYNOLDS
July 25, 2010
MAGGIE AN FAMILY..RICHARD WAS A GREAT MAN AN FATHER ,HE LOVED HIS FAMILY SO MUCH.. CLEBRATE HIS LIFE,HE HAS LEFT YOU SO MUCH TO REMEMBER ...I WISH I COULD BE THERE FOR U MAGGIE ...LOVE YA SO MUCH ..
July 9, 2010
Chichard,
I have started this a thousand times, but each time I can't find the words to tell you how I miss you. I hope you knew how much you meant to me. My heart breaks that you aren't here with us. You were my ROCK. As long as you and Maggie were near, all was well with the world. Now my world is shattered. I try to be strong because my sister is hurting and the kids are hurting but i feel sometime like I just want to give up. I miss you so much it hurts. I was so selfish with you. You took care of Dave and anything we needed without question.
How I wish I could thank you and hug you and tell you how bad I hurt, because you are the one I cried to. Anyway someday I will get to thank you and we will all be together in Heaven forever.
Your Pain in the Butt,
Gloria
Margaret Williamson
July 6, 2010
I miss you so much.It is so hard to keep going every day. The nights are awful, I miss our long talks and snuggling with you. My heart is broken . The kids are doing a good job of helping me BUT nothing can replace you.
I WILL LOVE YOU FOREVER
your lonely heartbroken wife
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June 12, 2010
We miss you so much!
Kathy Williamson
June 12, 2010
Love the hair! Christmas 2009
Kathy Williamson
June 12, 2010
hey Butter! Christmas 2009
Kathy Williamson
June 12, 2010
JERRY WILLIAMSON
June 9, 2010
DAD
It has been 6 weeks since you were taken from us.We miss you so much it hurts.Every day i see something or i hear something that reminds me of you.When I drive up and down 64 on the way to Alexenderia, the emotions get the best of me. I remember how you would always pick me up from the train station or the airport,no matter what time of the night or day it was.
I pass busch gardens and the exit for the yogi bear campground and it reminds me how you and mom always made sure we had a wonderful summer. The summers at the campground and the seasons passes to busch gardens are always great memories.
Even when you worked 70 hours a week,you would offer to drive me on my paper rout when it was raining.You have always made every effort to make our lives better.
We were the luckiest family of all,to have you and mom as our Parents.Everyone that knew you learned how to be a better person from your wonderful example.You were greatest person that I have ever known.We were blessed to have you in our life for as long as we had you.
The pain that we feel is greater than anything that Ihave ever imagined.It hurts that Dennis,Donna,Rick,and myself have lost our father. It hurts more that my wonderful mother has lost her husband.
You and Mom were the perfect couple.
You were always
unselfish with each other and everyone else.You have been a great lesson to everyone on how to have a great marriage.
You will be with me every day of my life.The rest of us will try to fill the empty spaces in each others lives,but we will fall short.
Thank you for being a great father,a great husband to mom,a loving grandfather,uncle, and friend to everyone.We will miss you and we will never forget you. May you rest in peace Nobody deserves it more
YOUR LOVING SON
JERRY
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June 5, 2010
Margaret Williamson
June 5, 2010
Hi sweetie, just wanted to say I love you and miss you so much. It is getting harder everyday without your beautiful smile and your hugs and kisses. I am trying to be strong but it is not easy.
All my love forever
Your lonely heartbroken wife
Richard and Margaret Anniversary in Ca
May 19, 2010
Connie Barnes
May 8, 2010
Well Richard it's only been a short time since I left your home and family, but you are very close to my heart. I think of you often and speak of you to all my family here. You were so well thought of by all that met you and everyone's heart goes out to Margaret and the kids. You'll never be forgotten, but are missed...
Connie Barnes
Judy King
May 3, 2010
To Mrs. Williamson & Family, Although I've never met "Shorty" (or Short Stuff as I so fondly called him) in person, he was always such a Joy to bowl with in Pogo. He will be sorely missed by many !!! Please know that my thoughts & Prayers go out to you and your Family at this most difficult time. May God Bless you all.
JENNY WHITE
May 3, 2010
IT'S HARD FOR ME TO PUT INTO WORDS HOW MUCH RICHARD MEANT TO ME...ALTHO WHEN I THINK OF RICHARD,MAGGIE IS THE FIRST THING THAT COMES INTO MY MIND.YALL WERE THE STRONG HOLD OF OUR FAMILY AND I KNOW RICHARD IS STILL GONNA BE WITH YOU FOREVER.
HE WAS THE SWEETEST PERSON I THINK I'VE EVER MET.....IM GONNA MISS HIS HAMBURGERS AND HOTDOGS HE GRILLED IN THE SUMMER.
I WILL PRAY FOR ALL YOU LEFT BEHIND AND WILL BE THERE FOR THEM IF I'M NEEDED.
I LOVE YOU RICHARD
Penny Beshears
May 3, 2010
Richard was like a big brother to me. My cousin Maggie was so lucky to have him, as he was to have her. He allowed me to go on many trips with them and always made me feel welcome. Him and Maggie were with me when my beloved husband, Bob, passed away in 2006. They were truly my Guardian Angels. Now Richard is an angel for real. I'm so glad he got to know my daughters and my grandson, Gatlin. Gatlin always talked about Richard's big truck (RV). Richard will be missed by everyone and I know I will see him again in heaven. My memories of Richard will never die.
Cousin & 3rd Wheel
Penny Beshears
May 3, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are in your direction Mrs.Williamson. Although we have never met, your husband, Shorty as I know him, was one of the most kindest men I have met on the internet. We will miss him in club pogo bowling and my heart goes out to you and yours in this time of sorrow. God be with you and it is my hopes you fimd comfort in Him, The Great Comforter. Prayers always, David Keppler
Kim Hagler
May 2, 2010
Butter, You have been in my life as long as I can remember! You were the kind of man that I always wanted as a father. I will always remember how you welcomed me,Jim and the boys right back in when we were transfered back from the Azores. Your love and kindness will be truley missed around here! We love you forever!!
Margaret Williamson
May 2, 2010
To My Beloved Wonderful Husband,
My heart is broken and the thought of never seeing your beautiful smile or hearing your voice is almost more than I can bear. These last few days have been the hardest thing I have ever had to endure.
I have a lot of Love and support, but nothing will fill this VOID in my heart.
You were the best Husband, Father and Friend anyone could have ever asked for.
I miss your and your sweet kiss and saying I Love You Babe.....Until I see you again,
I Love you baby ....
Margaret
Estelle Laroche
May 1, 2010
"Bigdaddysdad37" Hmm, what can I say about Rich that many of you haven't already said, Couldn't be a nicer and caring guy. I'll miss our chats Rich and you popping in on me just to say "Hi". To Maggie, family and friends, My heart goes out to you and will keep you in my prayers. With my Deepest Sympathy,
Daniel, Janice & Sarah (13) Williamson
April 30, 2010
Williamson family, We are saddened to hear of the sudden and tragic loss of Richard. I am Norman (Duck) and Lola's youngest in NC. May God's love comfort and guide you and yours through this sad time in your lives.
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